French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump have agreed to collaborate on easing tensions in energy markets and protecting critical infrastructure in the Middle East. The agreement was made during a meeting between the two leaders in New York. Macron stated that they would work together to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This cooperation aims to stabilize the region and promote peace.
Macron and Trump also decided to pool their efforts to secure a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure and Ukrainian civilian infrastructure. They emphasized the need to protect civilian populations and initiate serious negotiations on the conditions for peace between Russia and Ukraine. This joint effort is a significant step towards reducing tensions in the region and promoting a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Macron arrived in New York to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He is scheduled to address the General Debate on Tuesday morning. France, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, will speak alongside Brazil, the United States, and Qatar during the morning session. This appearance is expected to be Macron's final at the General Assembly this year.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday to participate in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. He is expected to hold consultations on the latest regional developments during the UNGA High-Level Week. Araghchi's arrival comes as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is also set to travel to New York on Tuesday to participate in the UN General Assembly session.
President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday and hold meetings with leaders and senior officials from several countries on the sidelines of the UNGA. He will also meet with educated Iranians living in the United States and discuss with American elites and think tanks. A high-ranking Iranian delegation will accompany the President during the visit.
However, the US government has denied visas to some members of the high-ranking Iranian delegation, including members of the President's media team. This move has been described as an unprecedented hostile action by Washington. Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York amid US efforts to encourage de-escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and revive negotiations.
The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is being held under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All." The high-level general debate is scheduled to take place from September 22-26 and on September 28 in New York, with world leaders expected to discuss major international challenges. The session's agenda also includes high-level meetings on climate action, development, sea-level rise, pandemic preparedness, and other global issues.
Key points
- France and the US have agreed to work together to ease tensions in energy markets and protect critical infrastructure in the Middle East.
- Macron and Trump also decided to pool their efforts to secure a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure and Ukrainian civilian infrastructure.
- The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is being held under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All."
